Workers' compensation insurance protects workers who are injured while they're on the job. It provides payment for medical bills and lost wages suffered by the injured party as a result of their accidents. Not all workers' compensation cases proceed smoothly. If you're struggling to get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, contact a Fort Lauderdale Workers Compensation Lawyer at Dolman Law Group today. Simply call (754) 208-1130 for a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights.
Our Workers Comp Attorney Fort Lauderdale Office Fights Hard for Our Clients
At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we provide fierce legal representation during one of the most difficult times of your life. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers have helped thousands of injured Floridians file personal injury cases, including workers' compensation cases, to obtain the settlements and judgments they deserve.
In the courtroom and out, we utilize decades of experience and dedication to build solid and successful workers' comp claims. In many cases, we have obtained settlements and verdicts totaling millions of dollars for our clients, depending on the circumstances of their injuries.
What is your workers' compensation claim really worth? While each case is unique and past results can't guarantee future outcomes, by working with us, you will develop a better understanding of exactly what compensation you deserve for your injuries. To see what it will be like to work with one of our Fort Lauderdale workers' comp attorneys, take a look at what some of our satisfied clients have to say about our team.
What Types of Injuries Can a Fort Lauderdale Workers' Compensation Lawyer Help With?
Any injury that occurs at work, whether it's a slip and fall accident in an office setting or a traumatic brain injury on a construction site, typically qualifies under workers' compensation coverage. Common injuries may include:
- Sprains, strains, and soft tissue damage
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Broken bones
- Permanent disabling injuries
- Amputations
- Crushing injuries from heavy equipment
- Death
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Injuries at Work?
If you're injured at work, workers' compensation insurance, carried by your employer, is designed to take on the financial burden associated with those injuries. In some cases, the negligence of another contractor or the negligence or deliberate malice of a third party at your workplace may also lead to partial responsibility in your accident. Work closely with a workers comp attorney through the legal process to identify all responsible people or entities.
What Damages Can a Fort Lauderdale Work Comp Attorney Recover For You After a Work Injury?
When you're injured at work, workers' compensation insurance should kick in. Workers' compensation is designed to cover:
- Medical bills associated with your injury. Workers' compensation will cover your initial medical expenses, including a necessary ambulance ride as well as the cost of hospitalization and other medical care. Payment will continue as you continue to treat your injuries. If you expect a need for long-term medical care associated with your injury, your settlement may include funds to pay for extended care.
- A portion of your income while you're off work. Workers' compensation is designed to provide a percentage of your income while you're unable to work. This is typically not the full amount of your wages.
In some cases, you may experience long-term damage as a result of your injuries, which can permanently damage your ability to work and your quality of life. A reasonable work comp settlement amount should take these circumstances into account.
What to Do When the Workers' Compensation Insurance Company Takes an Adverse Position
When you're injured on the job, getting a workers' compensation policy to pay your covered expenses is not always an easy task. Workers' compensation insurance may attempt to avoid or minimize liability for your claim by:
- Attempting to establish that your injuries are not as severe as you claim. In many cases, workers' compensation will work only with specific doctors that it recommends. These doctors will assess your injuries but may not indicate fairly what you are capable of doing after your injuries. If you believe that you were diagnosed unfairly or that your injuries are more severe than the insurance company's doctors claim, you have the right to a second opinion.
- Trying to convince you to return to work too soon. As you negotiate with workers' compensation adjusters, you may realize they are trying to convince you to return to work—with or without modifications for your injuries—sooner than you are able. This is because when you return to work, workers' comp no longer has to pay for income replacement.
- Offering a low settlement offer. If you were seriously injured and are out of work long-term—or, worse, you were permanently injured and may not ever return to work in the same capacity following your injuries—workers' compensation may offer you a lump sum settlement offer. It may seem like a lot of money, but usually, it's significantly less than the true cost of treating your injuries and replacing your lost income.
If you believe that workers' compensation is trying to avoid paying you what you need to treat your injuries, work with an experienced Fort Lauderdale workers' comp attorney to protect your rights, establish the full extent of your injuries, and obtain the compensation you deserve.
Call a Fort Lauderdale Workers Compensation Lawyer at Dolman Law Group to Help You Recover the Benefits You Deserve After Your Work Injury
After an injury at work, funds are tight. You can't return to work, and your medical expenses are adding up fast. At Dolman Law Group, we believe in providing the representation our clients deserve without placing a heavy financial burden on them. When you contact one of our Fort Lauderdale workers' compensation lawyers, we'll set up a free consultation to discuss your injury and your rights under workers' compensation law.
We work on a contingent fee basis, which means that our fees come out of the amount of any judgment or settlement you receive rather than upfront. This makes legal representation more affordable for clients who are already in dire financial situations.
If you were injured at work, you deserve the best possible representation to ensure your rights are protected. Contact Dolman Law Group online today, or call our office at (754) 208-1130 to set up your free consultation.
Fort Lauderdale Office
150 E Davie Blvd Suite 201-2
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (754) 208-1130
What Our Clients Have to Say:
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